Executive summary

The regional support plan for North Africa for 2009-2010, in line with the Global Agenda Goals of the International Federation, focuses on facilitating the development of the five National Societies by building their capacities and providing technical support to the four core programmes of disaster management, health and care, the Fundamental Principles and humanitarian values as well as organizational development. Assistance will be provided at regional level through knowledge sharing, exchanges of best practices, and strengthening of effective networks.

This report covers the period of 01/01/2006 to 31/12/2007 of a two-year planning and appeal process.

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Programme Summary: During 2006-2007, the regional representation, through increased dialogue, continued to respond to the needs and priorities expressed by the North African National Societies by providing tailor-made support at country level, in the management of their programmes, and for coordination and cooperation amongst partners. Good progress was made over the two years especially in sensitive emerging

The Red Crescent Authority (RCA) has extended urgent aid supplies to the victims of the recent floods that hit Tunisia. RCA has also extended financial support to the programme of the International Federation of Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies. RCA Secretary General, Dr. Saleh Musa Al Taei, said the Authority had responded to the humanitarian call out of its unequivocal commitment to supporting those in need. (Emirates News Agency, WAM)

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in 185 countries.

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Period covered by this update: 17 October to 23 October 2007

History of this Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF)-funded operation:

- CHF 105,000 allocated from the Federations DREF on 17 October 2007 to respond to the needs of this operation, or to replenish disaster preparedness stocks distributed to the affected population.

The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in 185 countries.

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